CER 26-0079 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Luis Eduardo Rumbaut Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0079) honors Luis Eduardo Rumbaut, a Cuban-born Washington, D.C. resident who dedicated decades to serving immigrant and Latino communities. It recognizes his work as a founding director of Ayuda, his 20-year career in the DC Office of Corporation Counsel, his founding of the bilingual newsletter "La Alborada," and his cultural contributions through Latin music. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commemorates his life and legacy. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Sep 2025

Signed into Law

Sep 2025

Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Signed Sep 17, 2025

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MODERATE

This document is primarily a formatting and enrollment update to a ceremonial resolution honoring Luis Eduardo Rumbaut. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, with only minor text adjustments and the addition of enrollment metadata. There are no policy changes affecting scope, eligibility, funding, or requirements.

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Added enrollment header information including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation, bill number 26-79, and date September 17, 2025

Minor text formatting changes including line breaks, spacing, and capitalization adjustments throughout the document

Changed '2 decades' from 'two decades' in one WHEREAS clause

Changed '5 issues' from 'five issues' in the newsletter description

Changed 'first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately' in the effective date clause

Floor votes · Council Sep 17, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Sep 17, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Sep 17, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Sep 16, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0079 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors